Farmers' Almanac
constellations
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Andromeda: The Chained Princess
Meet Andromeda, an unlucky princess punished for her mother’s vanity. Learn more!
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Sky Dogs: Canis Major and Minor
Even the ancient Greeks loved dogs. Learn about the two canines in the night sky.
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Perseus: The Monster Slayer
Late autumn is the best time to view the constellation Perseus. Learn more!
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Vain Cassiopeia, Queen of the Sky
Meet Cassiopeia, the arrogant queen sentenced to spend half of each year upside down in the sky for her vanity. Learn more!
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Cygnus: The Celestial Swan
Cygnus is a swan-shaped constellation passed on to us from the ancient Greeks. Learn more!
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The Mighty Hercules
Perhaps the most storied hero in Greek mythology, Hercules rules the night sky each summer.
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Ophiuchus: The 13th Sign
Meet Ophiuchus, the so-called 13th constellation in the Zodiac.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
